Dr. Ahmed G. Abo-Khalil

Electrical Engineering Department

Green diesel

Green diesel, also known as renewable diesel, is a form of diesel fuel which is derived from renewable feedstock rather than the fossil feedstock used in most diesel fuels. Green diesel feedstock can be sourced from a variety of oils including canola, algae, jatropha and salicornia in addition to tallow. Green diesel uses traditional fractional distillation to process the oils, not to be confused with biodiesel which is
chemically quite different and processed using transesterification.

“Green Diesel” as commonly known in Ireland should not be confused with dyed green diesel sold at a lower tax rate
for agriculture purposes, using the dye allows custom officers to
determine if a person is using the cheaper diesel in higher taxed
applications such as commercial haulage or cars.